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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Safety First

2A General Safety

2B Transport Safety

2C Operation Safety

2D Maintenance Safety

2E Grain Storage Safety

3. Operation

3A Machine Break-In and Operation

3B Pre-Operation Checklist

3C Placement

3D Discharge Hood Adjustment

3E Gas Engine Drive & Lockout

3F Full Load Operation

3G Cold Weather Operation

3H Oilseed & Fertilizer Operation

3I Conveyor Shut Down

3J Clean Up & Storage

3K Transport Procedure

4. Service

4A Fluids & Lubricants

4B Lubrication

4C Service Intervals

4D Conveying Belt Tension

4E Belt Replacement

4F Lacing Inspection

5. Maintenance

5A Maintenance Schedule

Harvest

by Meridian

Conveyor Specs

Troubleshooting

Parts Book

Warranty Policy & Forms

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Page 1: ...anual before using product Failure to follow instructions and safety precautions can result in serious injury death or property damage Keep manual for future reference FC1535 FC1545 LHOG RQYH RU 2SHUDWRU V 0DQXDO ...

Page 2: ... strongly recommend that all personnel associated with this equipment be trained in the correct operational and safety procedures required for this product Periodic reviews of this manual with all employees should be standard practice For your convenience we include this sign off sheet so you can record your periodic reviews Date Employee Name Employee Signature 2 ...

Page 3: ... 3E Gas Engine Drive Lockout 15 3F Full Load Operation 15 3G Cold Weather Operation 16 3H Oilseed Fertilizer Operation 16 3I Conveyor Shut Down 17 3J Clean Up Storage 17 3K Transport Procedure 18 4 Service 18 4A Fluids Lubricants 18 4B Lubrication 18 4C Service Intervals 19 4D Conveying Belt Tension 19 4E Belt Replacement 21 4F Lacing Inspection 21 5 Maintenance 22 5A Maintenance Schedule 22 23 24...

Page 4: ...tions In most cases the following instructions will apply to all machines However some will vary according to certain options and accessories Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners Call your Harvest by Meridian distributor or dealer if you need assistance information or additional copies of the manual Always give your dealer the serial number of you...

Page 5: ...CE with the safety messages The safety alert symbol identifies imminent and potential hazards to personal health and safety The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a guideline DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in serious injury or death WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided ...

Page 6: ...od working order with all safety shields in place Always have at least 2 people present when operating the machine Use this equipment for its intended purposes only Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of the equipment Any modification to the equipment voids the warranty Do not allow children spectators or ...

Page 7: ...r skid steer during transport Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines when operating and transporting Electrocution can occur without direct contact Fully lower conveyor before transporting making sure the conveyor lifting slide is firmly pressed against the transport stop Keep light tension on the lifting cable When transporting use a clevis to tongue connection Never use a clevis to...

Page 8: ... Figure 2 Transport Safety Zones 8 ...

Page 9: ... use hands or feet to clean out intake hopper Do not use downspout as a support Stay clear of discharge end The machine is closely balanced Do not move grain unless the intake end is anchored or the discharge end is supported to prevent upending Set park brake on tractor before starting Use extreme caution when running conveyor at maximum height Conveyor should always be transported at lowest posi...

Page 10: ...ols jacks and hoists of sufficient capacity for the job Replace all shields before operating Check that all fittings are tight 2E Grain Storage Safety _ Never enter a grain bin unless at least two people are present Have one person outside the bin solely to shut the conveyor down in case of emergency Always ensure an escape route exists before entering the bin Only walk on top of grain bin if equi...

Page 11: ...onveyor belt through an S Drive mounted to the bottom of the main tube The conveyor utilizes a belt tensioning guide that allows the operator to know the belt tension at all times Options include Hydraulic Mover Hydraulic Winch Warning Before continuing please reread the safety information relevant to this section at the beginning of this manual Failure to follow the safety instructions can result...

Page 12: ...oes not vary under loaded conditions See Maintenance section 8 3 5 NOTE A new belt will ear at edges and throw small pieces of belting for the first 5 minutes of use This is normal Check tension and alignment closely during this time A slower belt speed is gentler on the product whereas a higher belt speed increases capacity but may increase product damage AFTER OPERATING OR TRANSPORTING FOR 5 MIN...

Page 13: ...re is any fraying Check winch brake Repair if necessary Anchor intake end of support discharge end of conveyor when in position 3C Placement _ Moving the Conveyor with a Towing Vehicle into or out of the Working Area 1 Clear the area of all debris 2 Always use a vehicle when moving the conveyor When raising from or attaching to vehicle test the intake end for downward weight Lift slowly and keep i...

Page 14: ...support the discharge end before using Failure to do so can result in damage to the conveyor and or serious injury or death as it may tip over during use 7 The wheels should be chocked on both sides of the conveyor DANGER Do not attempt to increase the height of the conveyor by positioning wheels on lumber blocks or by any other means 3D Discharge Hood Adjustment _ The angle of the discharge hood ...

Page 15: ... of your conveyor one person must be in position to monitor the operation It is also good practice to visually inspect the conveyor periodically during the actual operation You should be alert for unusual vibrations noises and loosening of fasteners DANGER Clear the area of all bystanders especially children 1 Keep all safety shields and devices in place 2 Ensure that everyone is clear of the work...

Page 16: ...tilizer Operation _ Using your conveyor for different products will cause the belt to either shrink or stretch The oil from crushed oilseed or the dust from fertilizer can penetrate the fabric side of the belt the underside and cause it to shrink during use Heavy grains such as corn or wheat will cause the belt to stretch during use When conveying oilseeds and fertilizer it is recommended that two...

Page 17: ...ting the machine under load may result in damage to the conveyor Such damage is considered abuse of the equipment and is not covered under warranty 3J Clean Up and Storage _ When the operation has been completed it is recommended that you move the conveyor to the new work area or storage area 1 Clean the entire area 2 Remove all anchors supports and wheel chocks 3 Move the conveyor slowly out of w...

Page 18: ...nveyor while it is transported 7 Transport conveyor with hopper in collapsed position to avoid damage from rocks 8 Always remove gas tank from machine during transport 4 Service 4A Fluids and Lubricants _ 1 Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure EP rating Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium based grease 2 Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if ...

Page 19: ...ned The tension and alignment of the belt should be checked daily if not more often A properly tensioned belt will not slip while in operation It is the operator s responsibility to ensure there is no slippage while in use A new belt requires more care than one that has been broken in Within the first 10 hours of operation the belt will stretch and contract After these first ten hours the belt ten...

Page 20: ... tracking The belt should be centered on these rollers The small idler rollers in the S Drive can also be adjusted if required 2 When belt is new turn it half of one revolution and check rollers If out of alignment the belt will move to the loose side Loosen bearing mount bolts and use bearing position bolts to set position 3 Tighten the mounting bolts Run the belt through a few rotations and chec...

Page 21: ...nds of the new belt and secure with new pin 9 Set the belting tension 10 Check and set belting alignment 11 Remount wind guards 4F Lacing Inspection _ Particular attention should be kept on the belt lacing Because of the flexing motion of the belt the lacing is always in motion Watch for 1 Wear in the joining pin 2 Lacing pulls easily out of belt 3 Staples which hold lacing can become loose or ben...

Page 22: ...o follow the safety instructions can result in serious injury death or property damage 5A Maintenance Schedule _ 10 Hours Daily All Roller Bearings Drive Belt Tension Conveyor Belt Tension Alignment Drive Chain Tension Conveyor Belt Lacing 50 Hours Weekly Drive Chain Flange Bolt Tightness 100 Hours Annually Wheel Bearings Repack if Necessary 22 ...

Page 23: ...FC1545 Specs Maximum Height 21 1 Reach at Maximum Height 19 5 Transport Height 12 7 Length 47 Maximum Operating Angle 30 degrees Minimum Gas Engine HP 26 Belt Speed RPM 400 800 Weight 2960 lbs 1343 kg Capacity 6000 6500 bu hr Tube Thickness 14 GA FC1545 Belt Speed FPM Time Seconds 400 14 8 500 11 9 600 9 9 700 8 5 800 7 5 23 ...

Page 24: ...rn or glazed Replace drive belts and adjust tension Belting frozen to the tube from operating in high humidity conditions in extreme cold Clear away all snow from intake end before start up Run the conveyor empty after use to allow the belt to dry prior to shut down Conveyor belt edge is fraying Conveyor belt is not aligned Realign conveyor belt Poor capacity Angle is too steep If possible reposit...

Page 25: ...1545 CONVEYOR FC1545 PART ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION REV MODEL S PBFC1545 ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 PBFC15001 TUBE ASM 1ST FC15XX 1 2 PBFC15002 TUBE ASM 2ND FC1545 1 3 PBFC15003 CARRIAGE ASM FC15XX 1 4 PBFC15004 HOPPER FRAME ASM FC1545 1 ...

Page 26: ...DESCRIPTION PBFC15001 REV MODEL S 22 X1 X1 DETAIL B 22 X8 15 X1 1 X1 13 22 X1 17 23 X9 X1 10 DETAIL A 6 X1 1 X1 3 X1 22 X1 X2 X1 30 X1 27 28 X1 20 28 X1 21 X3 X3 X3 25 21 25 X3 2 X2 26 X2 4 X6 X6 X2 30 19 28 X6 12 X1 5 X1 16 X8 7 X1 8 X1 X9 9 X1 B A 11 X1 C ...

Page 27: ...AIN FC15XX AS SHIPPED 1 15 40001 BOLT 1 2 13UNC X 1 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 1 16 40005 BOLT 1 2 13UNC X 1 1 2 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 8 17 40013 BOLT 1 4 20UNC X 1 2 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 9 18 40015 BOLT 1 4 20UNC X 3 4 HEX GRD 5 ZINC 2 19 40024 BOLT 3 8 16UNC X 1 CARRIAGE GRD 5 ZINC 6 20 40026 BOLT 3 8 16UNC X 1 HEX GRD 5 ZINC 1 21 40027 BOLT 3 8 16UNC X 1 1 4 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 6 22 40047 NUT 1 2...

Page 28: ... 28 MODEL S DRAWING NO TUBE ASM 2ND FC1545 FC1545 PART ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PBFC15002 REV A B 7 X1 C X18 X8 10 1 X18 DETAIL A 14 9 X8 15 X8 X8 8 DETAIL B 13 X2 X2 12 18 X1 ...

Page 29: ...1 2 13UNC X 1 1 2 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 8 10 40013 BOLT 1 4 20UNC X 1 2 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 18 11 40024 BOLT 3 8 16UNC X 1 CARRIAGE GRD 5 ZINC 8 12 40030 BOLT 3 8 16UNC X 3 4 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 2 13 40047 NUT 1 2 13UNC HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 12 14 40049 NUT 1 4 20UNC HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 18 15 40056 NUT 3 8 16UNC HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 2 16 40095 NUT 3 8 16UNC HEX NYLOCK ZINC 8 17 40158 WASHER...

Page 30: ...B 10 X1 10 X1 9 X1 C PART ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION MODEL S REV CARRIAGE ASM FC15XX PBFC15003 FC1545 DRAWING NO X2 27 23 2 20 X2 X6 X6 DETAIL B 11 X1 X4 15 21 24 X4 X4 X4 17 21 X2 DETAIL A 12 X1 X1 6 13 X1 19 X1 3 X1 X4 25 22 X2 ...

Page 31: ...T 1 2 13UNC X 1 1 2 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 12 15 40014 BOLT 1 4 20UNC X 3 4 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 1 16 40019 BOLT 3 4 10UNC X 2 HEX GRD 5 ZINC 2 17 40020 BOLT 3 4 10UNC X 2 1 2 HEX GRD 5 ZINC 4 18 40047 NUT 1 2 13UNC HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 12 19 40049 NUT 1 4 20UNC HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 1 20 40052 NUT 1 8UNC HEX TOPLOCK ZINC 2 21 40054 NUT 3 4 10UNC HEX GRD 5 ZINC 8 22 40055 NUT 3 4 10UNC HEX TOPLOC...

Page 32: ...R FC15XX 2 2 12572 PLATE CONNECTION HOPPER FC15XX 1 3 12611 PIN HITCH HOPPER FC15XX 1 4 31710 FRAME ASM HOPPER FC15XX 1 5 31728 HITCH ASM HOPPER FC15XX 1 6 31779 CABLE ASM TARP PULL DOWN FC15XX 1 7 40005 BOLT 1 2 13UNC X 1 1 2 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 8 8 40025 BOLT 3 8 16UNC X 1 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 1 9 40047 NUT 1 2 13UNC HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 20 10 40056 NUT 3 8 16UNC HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 3 11 4...

Page 33: ... 9 1 X1 7 X4 14 X1 15 X2 X1 X4 4 30 24 X4 17 X1 8 X1 X3 X1 29 10 19 X1 33 X4 34 31 X4 16 X10 18 X1 32 X4 13 X2 X1 21 27 X2 X2 20 X1 23 X1 22 X4 X4 32 5 X4 X2 6 11 X1 PBFC15005 FC1545 DRAWING NO PART ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION REV MODEL S S DRIVE ASSEMBLY FC15XX ...

Page 34: ...FLANGE WITH BEARING 2 16 30563 1 2 BOLT CAST FLANGE W BEARING 10 17 31707 ADJUST ASM S DRIVE LH FC15XX 1 18 31708 ADJUST ASM S DRIVE RH FC15XX 1 19 31724 FRAME ASM S DRIVE FC15XX 1 20 31725 TENSION GUAGE ASM LH S DRIVE FC15XX 1 21 31726 TENSION GUAGE ASM RH S DRIVE FC15XX 1 22 31727 TENSION ROD ASM S DRIVE FC15XX 2 23 31730 GUIDE ASM S DRIVE FC15XX 1 24 40003 BOLT 1 2 13UNC X 1 1 2 SN CARRIAGE GR5...

Page 35: ...12 19 X7 13 X1 17 6 18 B X1 3 DETAIL A X1 4 X4 18 14 X4 X2 10 X4 20 16 X4 X1 15 21 X3 7 9 X1 X1 11 X1 FC15XX MODEL S DISCHARGE HEAD ASM FC15XX PBFC15006 PART ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION REV DRAWING NO 2 X1 DETAIL B X4 X4 19 X4 19 17 12 X4 1 X1 ...

Page 36: ...0 31731 BEARING 1 1 2 2 BOLT CAST FLANGE 2 11 31749 DISCHARGE ASM FC15XX 1 12 40012 BOLT 1 4 20UNC X 1 HEX GRD 5 ZINC 11 13 40025 BOLT 3 8 16UNC X 1 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 4 14 40030 BOLT 3 8 16UNC X 3 4 HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 8 15 40046 NUT 1 2 13UNC GRD 5 ZINC 3 16 40047 NUT 1 2 13UNC HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 4 17 40051 NUT 1 4 20UNC HEX NYLOCK ZINC 11 18 40056 NUT 3 8 16UNC HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 8 1...

Page 37: ... 3 X1 5 28 22 X15 LH NOTES 1 P N 12554 HOPPER TARP NOT SHOWN X1 X6 22 19 A B X1 X1 17 9 16 X6 23 X6 1 X1 C 26 25 X2 15 X12 X6 20 X12 27 DETAIL A X6 11 X1 PART ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION DRAWING NO MODEL S PBFC15008 REV FC1545 HOPPER ASM FC1545 ...

Page 38: ...ER FC15XX 2 15 30563 1 2 BOLT CAST FLANGE W BEARING 6 16 31709 HOPPER ASM FC15XX 1 17 31729 FRAME TARP HOPPER FC15XX 1 18 40012 BOLT 1 4 20UNC X 1 HEX GRD 5 ZINC 2 19 40015 BOLT 1 4 20UNC X 3 4 HEX GRD 5 ZINC 6 20 40046 NUT 1 2 13UNC GRD 5 ZINC 6 21 40049 NUT 1 4 20UNC HEX FLANGE GRD 5 ZINC 4 22 40051 NUT 1 4 20UNC HEX NYLOCK ZINC 23 23 40067 WASHER FLAT 1 4 ZINC 6 24 40111 BOLT 1 4 20UNC X 1 HEX ...

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Page 41: ... 2902 Expansion Blvd Storm Lake Iowa 50588 PHONE 712 213 5100 TOLL FREE 1 800 667 5904 FAX 712 213 5109 EMAIL info harvestauger com WEB www harvestauger com 41 ...

Page 42: ...eturn within 10 days to Harvest by Meridian 2902 Expansion Blvd Storm Lake IA 50588 712 213 5100 www harvestauger com Name Address City State Zip Code Phone Cell Phone Email Date of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Address Model Serial 42 ...

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